How to Use the ZenRows MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I set up ZenRows for my team in VS Code Copilot?

You commit the server configuration to .vscode/mcp.json in the project root. This makes the MCP Server available to every developer on your team automatically.

Q: Does ZenRows MCP Server support enterprise deployment in VS Code Copilot?

Yes. The configuration is managed through the standard .vscode/mcp.json file, allowing IT teams to deploy and manage tool access organization-wide for compliance.

Q: Is ZenRows reliable when scraping complex pages in VS Code Copilot?

It's highly reliable. You can use scrapehtml, which automatically rotates proxies and handles CAPTCHAs, giving your team confidence even on difficult sites.

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Team-wide anti-bot data access

Need everyone on the team to scrape protected sites? Configure ZenRows via `.vscode/mcp.json`. The whole org gets automatic access to `scrape_antibot`. This means every developer can write code that assumes the web content is accessible, without needing individual setup.

Targeted scraping with proxy selection

When testing regional features, you need precise data. Use `scrape_geo` to ensure your Copilot Chat agent only pulls localized content from specific countries like the US or GB. It's a clean way to enforce geographical constraints on all team members using the MCP Server.

Capture full site context reliably

Sometimes, the needed data isn't immediately visible. Use `scrape_js` and `scrape_wait` together. This combination tells the agent to render JS *and* wait for a specific element before grabbing the HTML. You get comprehensive page snapshots that capture dynamic behavior, making your code context much richer.

Setup guide

Set up ZenRows MCP in VS Code Copilot

Prerequisites

VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: Add Server". Select HTTP (Streamable) as the server type. VS Code will create .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
2

Add the ZenRows MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into your .vscode/mcp.json. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Switch to Agent mode

Open Copilot Chat (Cmd+Shift+I / Ctrl+Shift+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode — they do not appear in Edit or Ask modes.
4

Verify the connection

In the Copilot Chat input, type # to list available tools. You should see the ZenRows tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent ZenRows transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zenrows-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about ZenRows MCP in VS Code Copilot

You commit the server configuration to `.vscode/mcp.json` in the project root. This makes the MCP Server available to every developer on your team automatically.

The server handles web page content across multiple formats, including raw HTML (`scrape_html`), structured data via automatic parsing, and clean Markdown summaries. It's built for diverse use cases.

Yes. The configuration is managed through the standard `.vscode/mcp.json` file, allowing IT teams to deploy and manage tool access organization-wide for compliance.

It's highly reliable. You can use `scrape_html`, which automatically rotates proxies and handles CAPTCHAs, giving your team confidence even on difficult sites.

The MCP Server accesses scraped HTML and web page content. Since this process is managed via the project configuration, it ensures all developers are working with controlled, temporary web context.

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